Dysphagia (swallowing problems)
Swallowing Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing difficulties. Some people with dysphagia have problems swallowing certain foods or liquids, while others…
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Courgette, Pumpkin and Reflux
What’s in an Courgette and a Pumpkin? The cucurbit family is made up of a group of edible fruits – squashes, pumpkins…
Sleep Clues – Dream or Deep Sleep?
Sleep is divided into two different states which alternate through the night: Dream Sleep sometimes referred to as REM (rapid eye…
Pyloric Stenosis (HPS)
Definition Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis or HPS, is a condition in which there is a thickening of the muscle in the wall…
Asparagus & Reflux
What’s in Asparagus? Asparagus is an excellent source of vitamin K, folate, copper, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and vitamin E. It…
Waking for night feedings.
Many paediatricians recommend that parents shouldn’t let a newborn sleep longer than three or four hours without feeding, and the vast…
Reflux Laryngitis
Damage to the voice box Reflux can cause changes to the voice. You may notice a baby’s voice & cry becoming…
Eggs & Reflux
What’s in a hen’s egg? Hen’s eggs consist of a protective eggshell, albumen (egg white), and vitellus (egg yolk), contained within various…
Pyloromyotomy
Pyloric stenosis happens when the muscle below the stomach is thick and tight. Food cannot pass easily from the stomach to…
Torticollis
Along these same lines as Sandifier’s Syndrome, Torticollis can occur as a complication of reflux. The arching typically involves some rotation…